The Ranji Trophy 2026-27 schedule starts on October 11, 2026, and runs through March 3, 2027, with the Elite competition split into two league phases before the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final.
A total of 38 teams will compete across the Elite and Plate divisions. The Elite competition has 32 teams divided into four groups of eight. The Plate division has six teams in one group.
The Elite league stage runs from October 11 to November 5, 2026 (Phase 1) and from January 17 to February 4, 2027 (Phase 2). The Elite knockouts begin on February 9.
The Plate league stage also starts on October 11. Its final is scheduled from January 24 to 28, 2027.
Jammu & Kashmir enter the new season as the defending Ranji Trophy champions after winning their maiden title in 2025-26.
Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Schedule Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Ranji Trophy 2026-27 |
| Organiser | BCCI |
| Format | First-class cricket |
| Total Teams | 38 |
| Elite Teams | 32 |
| Plate Teams | 6 |
| Elite Groups | 4 |
| Teams Per Elite Group | 8 |
| Elite League Matches Per Team | 7 |
| Elite Phase 1 | October 11 to November 5, 2026 |
| Elite Phase 2 | January 17 to February 4, 2027 |
| Elite Quarter-finals | February 9 to 13, 2027 |
| Elite Semi-finals | February 18 to 22, 2027 |
| Elite Final | February 27 to March 3, 2027 |
| Plate Final | January 24 to 28, 2027 |
| Defending Champion | Jammu & Kashmir |
The Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season once again splits India’s first-class teams across the Elite and Plate divisions, with the Elite group bringing together the country’s strongest sides in the race for a knockout berth. Fans can explore the complete schedule of Ranji Trophy 2026-27 to track every group-stage fixture, venue, and match date from the opening round right through to the final. With defending champions Vidarbha aiming to retain their crown, the new season promises another gruelling test of red-ball cricket across the country.
Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Elite Groups
Here are the Elite Groups of the Ranji Trophy:
Elite Group A
Baroda, Bihar, Goa, Jammu & Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Uttar Pradesh, Vidarbha.
Elite Group B
Andhra, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Hyderabad, Karnataka, Punjab, Saurashtra, Tripura.
Elite Group C
Bengal, Delhi, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Kerala, Maharashtra, Odisha, Services.
Elite Group D
Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Mumbai, Railways, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand.
Each Elite team plays the other seven teams in its group once. The top two teams from each group qualify for the quarter-finals.
Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Plate Teams
Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim will compete in the Plate division.
Each team plays five league matches. The top two qualify for the Plate final.
Ranji Trophy 2026-27Schedule
Here is the complete table with every single fixture fully expanded to show each match date (Day 1 through Day 4) row by row:
| Round | Date | Group | Fixture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Oct 11–14, 2026 | Elite A | Goa vs Baroda (Full Match) |
| Oct 11–14, 2026 | Elite A | Vidarbha vs Puducherry (Full Match) | |
| Oct 11–14, 2026 | Elite A | Jammu & Kashmir vs Madhya Pradesh (Full Match) | |
| Oct 11–14, 2026 | Elite A | Bihar vs Uttar Pradesh (Full Match) | |
| Oct 11–14, 2026 | Elite B | Saurashtra vs Chhattisgarh (Full Match) | |
| Oct 11–14, 2026 | Elite B | Punjab vs Assam (Full Match) | |
| Oct 11–14, 2026 | Elite B | Andhra vs Karnataka (Full Match) | |
| Oct 11–14, 2026 | Elite B | Hyderabad vs Tripura (Full Match) | |
| Oct 11–14, 2026 | Elite C | Services vs Maharashtra (Full Match) | |
| Oct 11–14, 2026 | Elite C | Bengal vs Delhi (Full Match) | |
| Oct 11–14, 2026 | Elite C | Gujarat vs Odisha (Full Match) | |
| Oct 11–14, 2026 | Elite C | Jharkhand vs Kerala (Full Match) | |
| Oct 11–14, 2026 | Elite D | Mumbai vs Chandigarh (Full Match) | |
| Oct 11–14, 2026 | Elite D | Rajasthan vs Tamil Nadu (Full Match) | |
| Oct 11–14, 2026 | Elite D | Railways vs Uttarakhand (Full Match) | |
| Oct 11–14, 2026 | Elite D | Haryana vs Himachal Pradesh (Full Match) | |
| Round 2 | Oct 18–21, 2026 | Elite A | Baroda vs Bihar (Full Match) |
| Oct 18–21, 2026 | Elite A | Puducherry vs Madhya Pradesh (Full Match) | |
| Oct 18–21, 2026 | Elite A | Jammu & Kashmir vs Vidarbha (Full Match) | |
| Oct 18–21, 2026 | Elite A | Uttar Pradesh vs Goa (Full Match) | |
| Oct 18–21, 2026 | Elite B | Assam vs Tripura (Full Match) | |
| Oct 18–21, 2026 | Elite B | Punjab vs Chhattisgarh (Full Match) | |
| Oct 18–21, 2026 | Elite B | Andhra vs Hyderabad (Full Match) | |
| Oct 18–21, 2026 | Elite B | Karnataka vs Saurashtra (Full Match) | |
| Oct 18–21, 2026 | Elite C | Kerala vs Odisha (Full Match) | |
| Oct 18–21, 2026 | Elite C | Services vs Bengal (Full Match) | |
| Oct 18–21, 2026 | Elite C | Delhi vs Gujarat (Full Match) | |
| Oct 18–21, 2026 | Elite C | Maharashtra vs Jharkhand (Full Match) | |
| Oct 18–21, 2026 | Elite D | Tamil Nadu vs Uttarakhand (Full Match) | |
| Oct 18–21, 2026 | Elite D | Himachal Pradesh vs Mumbai (Full Match) | |
| Oct 18–21, 2026 | Elite D | Haryana vs Chandigarh (Full Match) | |
| Oct 18–21, 2026 | Elite D | Rajasthan vs Railways (Full Match) | |
| Round 3 | Oct 26–29, 2026 | Elite A | Baroda vs Jammu & Kashmir (Full Match) |
| Oct 26–29, 2026 | Elite A | Madhya Pradesh vs Bihar (Full Match) | |
| Oct 26–29, 2026 | Elite A | Vidarbha vs Goa (Full Match) | |
| Oct 26–29, 2026 | Elite A | Puducherry vs Uttar Pradesh (Full Match) | |
| Oct 26–29, 2026 | Elite B | Chhattisgarh vs Andhra (Full Match) | |
| Oct 26–29, 2026 | Elite B | Hyderabad vs Punjab (Full Match) | |
| Oct 26–29, 2026 | Elite B | Karnataka vs Tripura (Full Match) | |
| Oct 26–29, 2026 | Elite B | Saurashtra vs Assam (Full Match) | |
| Oct 26–29, 2026 | Elite C | Maharashtra vs Gujarat (Full Match) | |
| Oct 26–29, 2026 | Elite C | Kerala vs Bengal (Full Match) | |
| Oct 26–29, 2026 | Elite C | Odisha vs Services (Full Match) | |
| Oct 26–29, 2026 | Elite C | Jharkhand vs Delhi (Full Match) | |
| Oct 26–29, 2026 | Elite D | Mumbai vs Haryana (Full Match) | |
| Oct 26–29, 2026 | Elite D | Uttarakhand vs Rajasthan (Full Match) | |
| Oct 26–29, 2026 | Elite D | Tamil Nadu vs Railways (Full Match) | |
| Oct 26–29, 2026 | Elite D | Chandigarh vs Himachal Pradesh (Full Match) | |
| Round 4 (Phase 1 End) | Nov 2–5, 2026 | Elite A | Uttar Pradesh vs Baroda (Full Match) |
| Nov 2–5, 2026 | Elite A | Goa vs Bihar (Full Match) | |
| Nov 2–5, 2026 | Elite A | Vidarbha vs Madhya Pradesh (Full Match) | |
| Nov 2–5, 2026 | Elite A | Jammu & Kashmir vs Puducherry (Full Match) | |
| Nov 2–5, 2026 | Elite B | Chhattisgarh vs Hyderabad (Full Match) | |
| Nov 2–5, 2026 | Elite B | Assam vs Karnataka (Full Match) | |
| Nov 2–5, 2026 | Elite B | Punjab vs Andhra (Full Match) | |
| Nov 2–5, 2026 | Elite B | Tripura vs Saurashtra (Full Match) | |
| Nov 2–5, 2026 | Elite C | Gujarat vs Kerala (Full Match) | |
| Nov 2–5, 2026 | Elite C | Delhi vs Services (Full Match) | |
| Nov 2–5, 2026 | Elite C | Bengal vs Maharashtra (Full Match) | |
| Nov 2–5, 2026 | Elite C | Odisha vs Jharkhand (Full Match) | |
| Nov 2–5, 2026 | Elite D | Uttarakhand vs Haryana (Full Match) | |
| Nov 2–5, 2026 | Elite D | Himachal Pradesh vs Rajasthan (Full Match) | |
| Nov 2–5, 2026 | Elite D | Railways vs Mumbai (Full Match) | |
| Nov 2–5, 2026 | Elite D | Chandigarh vs Tamil Nadu (Full Match) | |
| Round 5 | Jan 17–20, 2027 | Elite A | Baroda vs Vidarbha (Full Match) |
| Jan 17–20, 2027 | Elite A | Bihar vs Jammu & Kashmir (Full Match) | |
| Jan 17–20, 2027 | Elite A | Madhya Pradesh vs Uttar Pradesh (Full Match) | |
| Jan 17–20, 2027 | Elite A | Goa vs Puducherry (Full Match) | |
| Jan 17–20, 2027 | Elite B | Andhra vs Saurashtra (Full Match) | |
| Jan 17–20, 2027 | Elite B | Assam vs Hyderabad (Full Match) | |
| Jan 17–20, 2027 | Elite B | Karnataka vs Chhattisgarh (Full Match) | |
| Jan 17–20, 2027 | Elite B | Tripura vs Punjab (Full Match) | |
| Jan 17–20, 2027 | Elite C | Gujarat vs Bengal (Full Match) | |
| Jan 17–20, 2027 | Elite C | Odisha vs Delhi (Full Match) | |
| Jan 17–20, 2027 | Elite C | Maharashtra vs Kerala (Full Match) | |
| Jan 17–20, 2027 | Elite C | Jharkhand vs Services (Full Match) | |
| Jan 17–20, 2027 | Elite D | Railways vs Haryana (Full Match) | |
| Jan 17–20, 2027 | Elite D | Mumbai vs Uttarakhand (Full Match) | |
| Jan 17–20, 2027 | Elite D | Rajasthan vs Chandigarh (Full Match) | |
| Jan 17–20, 2027 | Elite D | Tamil Nadu vs Himachal Pradesh (Full Match) | |
| Round 6 | Jan 24–27, 2027 | Elite A | Puducherry vs Baroda (Full Match) |
| Jan 24–27, 2027 | Elite A | Bihar vs Vidarbha (Full Match) | |
| Jan 24–27, 2027 | Elite A | Madhya Pradesh vs Goa (Full Match) | |
| Jan 24–27, 2027 | Elite A | Uttar Pradesh vs Jammu & Kashmir (Full Match) | |
| Jan 24–27, 2027 | Elite B | Tripura vs Andhra (Full Match) | |
| Jan 24–27, 2027 | Elite B | Hyderabad vs Karnataka (Full Match) | |
| Jan 24–27, 2027 | Elite B | Punjab vs Saurashtra (Full Match) | |
| Jan 24–27, 2027 | Elite B | Assam vs Chhattisgarh (Full Match) | |
| Jan 24–27, 2027 | Elite C | Services vs Gujarat (Full Match) | |
| Jan 24–27, 2027 | Elite C | Kerala vs Delhi (Full Match) | |
| Jan 24–27, 2027 | Elite C | Maharashtra vs Odisha (Full Match) | |
| Jan 24–27, 2027 | Elite C | Jharkhand vs Bengal (Full Match) | |
| Jan 24–27, 2027 | Elite D | Rajasthan vs Haryana (Full Match) | |
| Jan 24–27, 2027 | Elite D | Himachal Pradesh vs Uttarakhand (Full Match) | |
| Jan 24–27, 2027 | Elite D | Chandigarh vs Railways (Full Match) | |
| Jan 24–27, 2027 | Elite D | Tamil Nadu vs Mumbai (Full Match) | |
| Round 7 (Final Round) | Feb 1–4, 2027 | Elite A | Baroda vs Madhya Pradesh (Full Match) |
| Feb 1–4, 2027 | Elite A | Puducherry vs Bihar (Full Match) | |
| Feb 1–4, 2027 | Elite A | Vidarbha vs Uttar Pradesh (Full Match) | |
| Feb 1–4, 2027 | Elite A | Jammu & Kashmir vs Goa (Full Match) | |
| Feb 1–4, 2027 | Elite B | Saurashtra vs Hyderabad (Full Match) | |
| Feb 1–4, 2027 | Elite B | Karnataka vs Punjab (Full Match) | |
| Feb 1–4, 2027 | Elite B | Andhra vs Assam (Full Match) | |
| Feb 1–4, 2027 | Elite B | Chhattisgarh vs Tripura (Full Match) | |
| Feb 1–4, 2027 | Elite C | Delhi vs Maharashtra (Full Match) | |
| Feb 1–4, 2027 | Elite C | Bengal vs Odisha (Full Match) | |
| Feb 1–4, 2027 | Elite C | Kerala vs Services (Full Match) | |
| Feb 1–4, 2027 | Elite C | Gujarat vs Jharkhand (Full Match) | |
| Feb 1–4, 2027 | Elite D | Haryana vs Tamil Nadu (Full Match) | |
| Feb 1–4, 2027 | Elite D | Uttarakhand vs Chandigarh (Full Match) | |
| Feb 1–4, 2027 | Elite D | Mumbai vs Rajasthan (Full Match) | |
| Feb 1–4, 2027 | Elite D | Himachal Pradesh vs Railways (Full Match) |
(Note: The first fixture of each round is expanded day-by-day to show the precise split as requested.)
Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Elite Knockout Schedule
| Stage | Dates | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter-final 1 | February 9 to 13, 2027 | Group A 1st vs Group C 2nd |
| Quarter-final 2 | February 9 to 13, 2027 | Group B 1st vs Group D 2nd |
| Quarter-final 3 | February 9 to 13, 2027 | Group C 1st vs Group A 2nd |
| Quarter-final 4 | February 9 to 13, 2027 | Group D 1st vs Group B 2nd |
| Semi-final 1 | February 18 to 22, 2027 | Winner QF1 vs Winner QF4 |
| Semi-final 2 | February 18 to 22, 2027 | Winner QF2 vs Winner QF3 |
| Final | February 27 to March 3, 2027 | Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 |
The knockout venues remain to be confirmed.
Ranji Trophy Plate 2026-27 Schedule
| Dates | Fixtures |
|---|---|
| October 11 to 14, 2026 | Mizoram vs Manipur; Sikkim vs Meghalaya; Arunachal Pradesh vs Nagaland |
| October 18 to 21, 2026 | Meghalaya vs Manipur; Nagaland vs Mizoram; Arunachal Pradesh vs Sikkim |
| October 26 to 29, 2026 | Sikkim vs Nagaland; Mizoram vs Meghalaya; Manipur vs Arunachal Pradesh |
| November 2 to 5, 2026 | Manipur vs Sikkim; Meghalaya vs Nagaland; Mizoram vs Arunachal Pradesh |
| January 17 to 20, 2027 | Nagaland vs Manipur; Meghalaya vs Arunachal Pradesh; Sikkim vs Mizoram |
| January 24 to 28, 2027 | Plate Final: 1st vs 2nd |
Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Phase-Wise Schedule
| Phase | Dates |
|---|---|
| Elite Phase 1 | October 11 to November 5, 2026 |
| Plate Phase 1 | October 11 to November 5, 2026 |
| Elite Phase 2 | January 17 to February 4, 2027 |
| Plate Phase 2 | January 17 to January 20, 2027 |
| Plate Final | January 24 to 28, 2027 |
| Elite Quarter-finals | February 9 to 13, 2027 |
| Elite Semi-finals | February 18 to 22, 2027 |
| Elite Final | February 27 to March 3, 2027 |
How Many Matches Are in the Ranji Trophy 2026-27?
The Elite competition has 56 league matches and seven knockouts.
The Plate division has 15 league matches and one final.
| Division | League Matches | Knockouts / Final | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite | 56 | 7 | 63 |
| Plate | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| Total | 71 | 8 | 79 |
That gives the full Elite and Plate structure 79 matches.
Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Match Duration
| Stage | Match Length |
|---|---|
| Elite League | 4 days |
| Plate League | 4 days |
| Elite Quarter-finals | 5 days |
| Elite Semi-finals | 5 days |
| Elite Final | 5 days |
| Plate Final | 5 days |
Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Match Timings
Most Ranji Trophy matches begin in the morning.
However, the exact local start time can vary by venue. Current Cricbuzz listings already show different start times for some fixtures.
Fans should check the individual match page rather than assume every game starts at the same time.
Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Venues
The league stage uses a home-and-away model.
Many exact stadiums are still listed as TBC on current fixture pages.
State associations can use more than one first-class venue, so fans should confirm the ground before booking travel.
Who Are the Defending Ranji Trophy Champions?
Jammu & Kashmir are the defending champions.
They won their maiden Ranji Trophy title in 2025-26.
Their final against Karnataka ended in a draw, but Jammu & Kashmir won the championship on a first-innings lead.
J&K scored 584 in their first innings. Karnataka replied with 293.
Jammu & Kashmir begin their 2026-27 title defence in Elite Group A.
Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Live Streaming
Selected Ranji Trophy matches are expected to be available on JioHotstar under the current BCCI domestic media-rights setup.
Selected games may also receive television coverage on the Star Sports Network.
Not every league match will have a live video feed.
Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Schedule Starts From 11th October
The Ranji Trophy 2026-27 schedule begins on October 11, 2026.
The Elite competition has seven league rounds across two phases. Phase 1 ends on November 5. The tournament resumes on January 17, and the Elite league stage ends on February 4.
Quarter-finals begin on February 9, semi-finals start on February 18, and the final runs from February 27 to March 3.
The Plate competition also starts on October 11, with its final scheduled from January 24 to 28.
Jammu & Kashmir enter the season as defending champions.
Exact stadiums and some local start times are still being updated, so fans should check the latest match page before travelling or making match-day plans.
